According to the National Weather Service (NWS), we’ve got rain and heavy winds in the forecast for tomorrow through Wednesday morning. The NWS has issued a High Wind Watch Advisory in effect from 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, until 4 a.m. Wednesday, November 27. High winds and mild rain is expected.
It is always a great time to prepare for winter storms. If needed, free sandbags are available to Sunnyvale residents and can be picked up at 221 Commercial Street 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, self-service is available anytime.
As a friendly reminder, please do not call 911 for power outages as this will tie up our emergency lines for any life-threatening emergencies, instead please call PG&E at 800-743-5002 or visit them online at https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/alerts/alerts.page?WT.mc_id=Vanity_outagealerts.
If you have pets, please also make sure that they have warm shelter. If they are outdoors bring them inside or provide a warm space. Follow these tips from Humane Society Silicon Valley to help keep your pets safe and warm: http://www.hssv.org/what-we-do/pet-care-services/other-resources/pet-care-tips-cold-weather.html. If you see a pet in distress please call us at 408-730-7178.
Here are a few important numbers to have on hand:
For Downed Trees (8am-4pm): 408-730-7506
For Downed Trees after 4pm: 408-730-7180
Downed Power Lines: 408-730-7180 or 800-743-5000
For Clogged Drains/Localized Flooding: 408-730-7400
Remember, if you see a downed tree or power line do not approach it. Stay more than 30 feet away from any downed power line, and do not go near the pole or anything touching the line.
Please check on family, friends, neighbors and others who might be at risk of cold-related health conditions. If you know of anyone who needs warm shelter please provide them this link for a list of cold-weather shelters and warming centers throughout Santa Clara County: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/NeedAssistance/Shelter/Pages/home.aspx.
Stay warm, be safe, and remember we’re a phone call away if you need us! 911 for life-threatening emergencies, 408-730-7180 for non-emergencies, and 408-730-7110 for general inquires.
